First of all final match should be on neutral venue so Mysore was not the correct choice. If Agarkar is punished for his argument then who is to be blamed for not taking pitch cover 2 Hrs before start of play on the 4th day. This gave advantage to Karnataka’s over night batsman as Mumbai pace bowler did not get advantage of moist in the pitch. Who will be fined and by whom for this wrong deed?
The curators have finally risen to the occasion and prepared a pitch that challenges the batsmen. Of late, the pitches have been over friendly to the Batsmen. pitches like these separate the men from the boys and make cricket more interesting.
Re: The winner takes Belgaum
by Skip Newcomb on Jan 13, 2010 04:38 AM
Oppressed Marathi's of Belagavi? Who asked them to come to Belagavi and get 'oppressed'? Trying to jump and down among tolerant souls. Dude, worry about the oppressed Marathis of Bombay and Poona first.
Re: The winner takes Belgaum
by Dude says on Jan 13, 2010 04:12 AM
In terms of GDP Karnataka are far ahead of Maharashtra.... check it out! Plus in future it would be better if Sangli, Kollapur and other places are handed over to Karnataka so that these places are not under the influence of Raj Thakre, Sharad Pawar and other stupid politicians. Howzzat mate?
Re: Re: The winner takes Belgaum
by Amey Joshi on Jan 13, 2010 08:55 AM
Hello Mr Dude, Let me tell u 1 thing, it's Maharashtra and not Karnataka which is far ahead in not only GDP but also in FDI. just serch in google for the same. Mumbai is financial hub of india. let me tell u 1 more thing although karnataka is ahead in IT, till date largest software is being exported from Mumbai only. Well, if karanataka govt rally hv the balls then letthemdare with places like Sangli, Kolhapur and then seewhathappens to them. RaJThakare is lion who alone is enough for u all.
If the overall lead ends up with less than 250, then it will be an interesting run chase. This wicket should ease out a bit on the 3rd day and should help seamers less than what it did.
Masala dosas are surely not out of the contest , at the moment though its advantage vada pav.
Re: grand finale in the making
by cmm on Jan 13, 2010 04:40 AM
but Karnataka is under high-pressure... even if target is 250, it is very hard to chase...
Re: Re: grand finale in the making
by Salil on Jan 13, 2010 05:04 AM
Many may not agree with me based on karnataka's first inning performance. But I think Karnataka have a good chance if they can restrict the run chase to less than 275.
Like what happens on the pitches down under, ..3rd onwards the green top will reduce...and batting will be less difficult compared to what it was during the first and second days.
3rd day post lunch sessions i think we will see less wickets. And thats when Karnataka will bat.
The wicket will pbly start breaking mid 4th day onwards makign it again difficult for bastmen, but the match should be all but over by then.
